Ovechkin’s teammate Wilson spoke about the huge popularity of the Russian in the United States
The teammate of Alexander Ovechkin from Washington Capitals Tom Wilson spoke about the huge popularity of the Russian in the USA and Canada. His words are given by Sportsnet.
“Wherever we come, people just go crazy. It doesn’t matter in which city – wherever Ovechkin passes, everyone instantly gets up and get phones. The reaction is just like a rock star, ”Wilson said.
Last night, Ovechkin held a second match in a row without heads. He failed to distinguish himself in the meeting of Washington and Kalgary Flems, in which the metropolitan team won 3: 1.
The 39-year-old Ovechkin ranks second in terms of the number of heads (875) in the regular championships of the National Hockey League in history. The lag from the leading of the Canadian Wayne Gretzki is 19 goals.
Source: Lenta

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